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Yup'ik Raven This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.


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Kumaurutet

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Kumaurutet
Sphagnum Moss
Sphagnum magellanicum

Found On the tundra and mountains.

Edible: No.

Preparation & Use: You can use the moss to insulate your log houses; also before you sweep your floor, you first dampen the moss then take a handful or two and spread it all over the floor, then you sweep. That way in the summer time, it keeps the dust from getting all over.

Pete Ulak

Interviewed by: Laura Hunter

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